If you’re the kind of traveler who likes to pair adrenaline with a bit of peace and quiet, Fruita, Colorado, should be your next small-town stop. Tucked into the lush Grand Valley on Colorado’s Western Slope, Fruita sits in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument—one of the state’s most underrated parks—igniting outdoor adventures without […]
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Hiking in Colorado isn’t always just about summiting a mountain or climbing to an alpine lake, sometimes the state’s trails lead you along a journey through prehistoric times. Great for families or solo hikes, these are the best hikes to see dinosaurs in Colorado. Dinosaur National Monument Dinosaur National Monument is one of the best
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If you have plans to visit the Centennial State this year, then be sure to check out this list of unique and cool places to stay in Colorado. I don’t know about you, but I haven’t always cared about the hotel I stayed in while on vacation. In my teens and 20s, I held the
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A 108-foot Buddhist shrine might seem out of place standing in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains in Northern Colorado. Its location is the centerpiece of a yoga retreat center in Colorado that is one of just 100 Shambhala meditation centers worldwide. The Drala Mountain Center is a rare and special place to embrace contemplative
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Living in Denver, I often travel north from Denver to Boulder or Denver to Fort Collins, not making many stops along the way. Until recently, my travels took me to the small town of Loveland, where I discovered one of the best places to visit in Colorado; The Benson Sculpture Garden. The town of Loveland,
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Beaver Creek, Colorado, is best known for its epic ski slopes and luxurious accommodations. It’s where rugged meets refined. Whether you have expensive taste or like to splurge every now and then, the Ritz Carlton, Bachelor Gulch, is the ultimate Beaver Creek Colorado ski-in ski-out resort, combining the best of the mountain with endless glitz
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Colorado is home to some of the best skiing in the world. Places like Vail, Aspen, and Breckenridge are world-class ski resorts that see visitors from around the globe. As lift ticket prices keep rising—some nearing $300 for a day pass—skiing at these and other Colorado resorts will cost you an arm and a leg.
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Located in the Vail Valley, just 10 minutes from Vail, Minturn, Colorado is one of the best small towns in the state. Often overlooked by its glamorous neighbors, Vail and Beaver Creek, Minturn offers everything you need for a weekend getaway in the mountains for half the price. Don’t get me wrong, I love Vail,
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It’s no secret, that Colorado is home to some of the most spectacular fall seasons. With yellowing aspens that fill the hillsides, red and orange scrub oak that occupy low-lying valleys, and picturesque mountain peaks to fill in the background, it’s no wonder why so many search where to see Colorado fall colors. Below I
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Is Vernal worth visiting? I would say, most definitely, yes! Vernal, Utah is the land of dinosaurs and scenic landscapes where red rock formations and mountain vistas intersect with tranquil reservoirs and rivers embedded with a rich geologic history. It’s the jumping-off point for big adventures including some of the most epic river running in
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